The New York Mets have reached a two-year deal with free-agent infielder Jed Lowrie, league sources told ESPN, adding a versatile veteran to an overhauled team that hopes to compete in the loaded National League East this season.

David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer

The Mets have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with Jed Lowrie, a bargain if he can come close to the 4.4 WAR he's averaged the past two seasons. It may seem like an odd signing on the heels of the Robinson Cano trade, but the price was right and too much depth is never a bad thing. Plus, Todd Frazier wasn't that great last year and Peter Alonso's projections aren't anything special, so the Mets can play Lowrie at third and Frazier/Alonso at first, with Jeff McNeil as the utility guy.

The Mets traded for Brewers outfielder Keon Broxton on Saturday, sending right-hander Bobby Wahl and a pair of minor leaguers in return.

Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer

A little Saturday transaction activity in baseball. The Brewers have traded Keon Broxton to the Mets for reliever Bobby Wahl. Also headed to Milwaukee are prospects Adam Hill and Felix Valerio, both of whom made their pro debuts in 2018. Broxton gives the Mets another ace defender in center field with a bit more offensive upside than Juan Lagares.